From subarctic to subtropical, Japan’s varied climates present a challenge for energy-saving housing design. Adding the projected effects of climate change, with temperatures estimated to rise from 1.5 to 3.5°C by the close of the century, there…
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Climate-tailored housing designs cut energy use across Japan's diverse regions
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LG’s new subscription program charges up to £277 per month to rent a TV
LG has launched a subscription program in the UK that allows people to make monthly payments in order to rent LG TVs, soundbars, monitors, and speakers.
LG Flex customers can sign up for…
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Usage-based car insurance can improve driver safety
Drivers whose car insurance rates are based on data of their driving habits and who then also got tips about improving them were less likely to speed, brake hard, or rapidly accelerate than those who didn’t participate in the program, according…
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The first human test of a rejuvenation method will begin “shortly”
Life Biosciences has been among those struggling companies. Initially formed in 2017, it at first had a strategy of launching subsidiaries, each intended to pursue one aspect of the aging problem. But after these made limited progress, in 2021 it…
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OpenAI’s latest product lets you vibe code science
Kevin Weil, head of OpenAI for Science, pushes that analogy himself. “I think 2026 will be for AI and science what 2025 was for AI in software engineering,” he said at a press briefing yesterday. “We’re starting to see that same kind of…
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Amid Trump attacks and weaponized sanctions, Europeans look to rely less on US tech
Imagine a world where your credit card no longer works, your Amazon account is shut down, and using U.S. tech companies is no longer an option. It’s almost impossible to shop online, wire bank transfers to an overseas family member, or rely on…
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If you live in the UK, you probably won’t be able to visit Pornhub anymore
Aylo, the parent company to some of the most popular tube sites like Pornhub, announced on Tuesday that it will restrict access to its platforms in the United Kingdom, effective February 2.
Since last year, Pornhub and other Aylo sites had…
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Molecular seal strengthens perovskite solar cells, while pushing efficiency to 26.6%
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are known for their impressive ability to convert sunlight into energy, their low production costs and their lightweight design. They may well be the rising stars of renewable energy, but they are not yet as common…
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Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working
When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for…
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Samsung’s TriFold phone will cost $2,899 in the US
Samsung announced on Tuesday that its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone will go on sale January 30 with a steep price tag of $2,899. The phone’s display unfolds twice to reveal a 10-inch display, which is the largest screen ever on a Galaxy phone.
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